Andre, George J.

September 14, 2005

ANDRE, George J.

George J. Andre, 90, husband of Helen (Kondzior) Andre, of West Hartford, formerly of Windsor, died Tuesday (September 13, 2005) at St. Francis Hospital, Hartford. Born in Hartford on December 30, 1914, son of the late, John and Julia (Toth) Andre, he had lived in Windsor for more than 50 years before moving to West Hartford a year ago. George worked for Pratt & Whitney of East Hartford until retirement and his love of airplanes gave him a great deal of satisfaction in his job. He enjoyed many interests. He loved taking care of his home and gardens. His backyard was so beautifully planted it became known as ``George's Park.'' George also enjoyed his pets and was lucky to have owned a beautiful poodle, Cinderella, a white German Shepherd, Heidi, and a beautiful Maltese Be Be and two beautiful Maine Coon Cats, Misty Blu and Saco/Biddeford. He worked to produce two outstanding Grand Champion cats, Dior and Michelle. Soon many of the Maine Coons began to be shipped to England, France, Spain and in most states where they were praised for their size and large pluming tails. Because of his contributions, along with others, the Maine Coon gene was preserved as the only longhaired American cat. Because of his interesting hobbies, George made many friends. He was especially proud to guide the yacht of dear friends and to be invited as a dinner guest aboard the submarine, U.S.G.W. Carver. He spent many happy hours watching Tiger Woods play golf and also enjoyed the popular Tenors and music of Gilbert and Sullivan. Besides his wife, Helen who resides at The McAuley in West Hartford, he leaves his sister, Theresa Fancher of Avon; and many nieces and nephews. George was predeceased by his sons, Stephen and Scott. Their passing left him unforgettable sadness. He was also predeceased by his sister, Katherine Fillmore and his brothers, John, Fred, Julius (Joseph) and William Andre. Family and friends may gather Friday at a time to be announced at the Carmon Windsor Funeral Home, 807 Bloomfield Ave., Windsor, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial, at St. Gabriel Church, Windsor. Burial will follow in Mount St. Benedict Cemetery, Bloomfield. His family will receive friends, Thursday from 6-8 p.m., at the Carmon Windsor Funeral Home. Memorial donations may be made to St. Jude Children's Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or to Camp Courant c/o The Hartford Courant, 285 Broad St., Hartford, CT 06115.